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Syria power struggle: Are fortunes of the more moderate rebels rising?Just a month ago, the Free Syrian Army appeared to be in disarray. But on Monday, Al Qaeda-aligned rebels retreated from some of their strongholds after clashes with the FSA and moderate Islamists.
Senators, defying White House, push a new Iran sanctions billThe bipartisan group of senators say their threat of harsher sanctions will lead Iran to negotiate in good faith to reach a final deal with the international community on the scope of its nuclear program. White House sees the bill as ill-timed.
What Max Baucus would bring to post of China ambassadorMax Baucus, if nominated and confirmed as US ambassador to China, arrives at a complex moment in US-China relations. But over six terms in the Senate, he's established solid China credentials.
Who's more wrong in row over Indian diplomat's treatment? It's complicated.Indians are seething over treatment in custody of a diplomat charged with visa violations involving an underpaid domestic worker. But human rights advocates wonder why there isn't the same concern for mistreated workers.
Did US mistreat Indian diplomat? Her country is furious.The US promised Tuesday to look into the arrest, on visa fraud charges, of India's deputy consul-general in New York, but the indignation and retaliation has yet to abate.
North Korea enigma: American released, uncle executed ... enter Dennis Rodman?Dennis Rodman returns to North Korea Monday for 'basketball diplomacy,' but experts are still puzzled by the execution of an uncle to leader Kim Jong-un. Can the 'Worm' turn up some answers?- As moderate Syria rebels slip, US forced to consider aiding Islamist groupsWithout any US assistance, Islamist groups in Syria have zoomed past the moderate rebel forces in organization, control of territory, and staying power 鈥� thus becoming the Assad regime鈥檚 principal opponents.
Iran deal: US signals it's not going soft, slaps measures on more companiesThe move was clearly done with Congress in mind, as lawmakers threaten new sanctions despite the administration's pleas to hold off while world powers try to negotiate a comprehensive deal with Iran.
Iran nuclear deal: Facing tough crowd in Congress, Kerry pleads for timeAppearing before a House panel that last year unanimously proposed tougher sanctions on Iran, Kerry asks for 'time and space' to deal with the delicate diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.
Four US presidents to attend Nelson Mandela memorial. Security challenge?Four US presidents, at least 50 other world leaders, some two dozen members of Congress, and many other notables will attend Nelson Mandela's memorial service Tuesday in a soccer stadium. With such short notice, it's a big challenge for the Secret Service and other agencies.
US flags lowered for Mandela, rare honor for a foreign leaderPresident Obama ordered the American flag to fly at half-staff to mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela, putting him in select company that includes Winston Churchill and Pope John Paul II.
US allies fear not just nuclear deal, but how it strengthens IranThe US is trying mightily to convince Israel that it is more secure with the Iran nuclear deal. But the prospect of a strengthened Iran asserting itself in the region may be even harder for the Saudis to take.
Iran nuclear deal: To preserve the euphoria, much needs to happenOptimistic reactions to the Iran nuclear deal, such as higher prices for certain stocks and lower for oil, could sour quickly if Iran fails to follow through on the requirements it signed on to Sunday.
With Iran nuclear deal, Obama hopes to end decades of mistrustThe agreement designed to freeze critical elements of Iran鈥檚 nuclear program is an important first step in President Obama鈥檚 effort to end decades of troubled relations between the US and Iran.
Iran deal this time? Kerry zips back to Geneva to 'help narrow' differences.The State Department announced Kerry's hasty departure back to the Iran nuclear talks, but refrained from predicting success after Kerry similarly rushed back to Geneva two weeks ago.
Foes of an Iran nuclear deal refocus on containing the damageRealizing they cannot prevent an interim nuclear deal from being reached in Geneva, opponents now are looking to ensure that a 'bad deal' doesn't open a door to Iran getting a nuclear weapon.
Senator Rubio peddles muscular middle ground on foreign policy. Will it sell?In a major foreign policy speech to boost his stature for 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio warned against isolationism and an over reliance on force. Instead he spoke of 'decisive diplomacy' to achieve US global aims.
As more Iran talks loom, Obama presses senators to hold off on new sanctionsPresident Obama talked to a bipartisan group of senators Tuesday about the potential interim deal with Iran. Although some lawmakers are not satisfied with such a deal, it appears that no new sanctions are likely to pass Congress at least until December.
Typhoon Haiyan: Americans' interest and philanthropy flagging, Pew findsAmericans opened their wallets to relief efforts after the Indian Ocean tsunami and massive earthquake in Haiti, disasters that captured their interest. But typhoon Haiyan, so far, is different.- Key moments in NSA spy sagaA timeline of important events as elements of a National Security Agency clandestine operation came to light this year.
